Employment & Workplace | Associate | 2 PAE +

HarperLloyd Recruitment is partnering with a highly regarded specialist commercial law firm to appoint an Employment & Workplace Lawyer to its Sydney team.




This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with 2 -5 years’ PAE to join a well-regarded employment & workplace practice offering strong mentoring, quality client exposure and a genuine mix of advisory and contentious work. Working within an established Sydney team, this role offers exposure to a broad range of workplace law matters across underpayments, award classification, enterprise bargaining strategy, child safety and reportable conduct, privacy and data protection issues, post-employment restraints, unfair dismissals, general protections, discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment and work health and safety.




The team acts across a diverse range of sectors including financial services, charities and not-for-profits, education and early learning, aged care, disability support, labour hire and natural resources. This breadth makes it a strong opportunity for a lawyer seeking to build a well-rounded workplace practice with meaningful client contact and early responsibility.




The role:




Your day will involve working across a broad range of workplace and employment matters, including;

• advising on contentious and non-contentious workplace issues;
• assisting on underpayments, award classification and enterprise bargaining matters;
• drafting contracts, policies, court documents and written advice;
• appearing in the Fair Work Commission and other courts and tribunals;
• working directly with clients across a range of sectors; and
• supporting business development activities to help build your profile.

Who you'll be working with:




You’ll join a collaborative Sydney team within a specialist commercial firm known for its practical advice, strong client relationships and supportive culture. The team offers a quality mix of contentious and advisory work, approachable senior lawyers and genuine development for junior practitioners looking to build their capability and profile.




About you:




The ideal candidate will have 2 - 5 years’ PAE in workplace relations or employment law; strong organisational, drafting and communication skills; sound critical thinking ability; an adaptable and proactive approach; genuine enthusiasm for client service; and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team.

This role will suit a lawyer who enjoys workplace law, wants direct exposure to clients and senior lawyers, and is looking to grow within a specialist and well-supported practice.




What you can expect:




In return, you can expect quality workplace law matters; direct client exposure; ongoing training and development; a cooperative and people-oriented culture; team and firm-wide social events; CSR and volunteer initiatives; paid parental leave and return-to-work benefits; employee assistance support; and a range of health and wellbeing benefits.




The role is full-time and based in Sydney.




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Contact Tyson at HarperLloyd Recruitment for a confidential discussion on 0483 929 598 or email tyson@harperlloyd.com.au







HarperLloyd Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment firm supporting private practice, in-house and government appointments across Australia. If this role is not quite right, please get in touch — there may be another opportunity better aligned to your experience and career goals.